Owner’s Manual 3400 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual. SP-WG340 www.steele-products.
Owner’s Manual Table Of Contents Topic Page Warranty 3 Safety Guidelines-Definitions 4 General Precautions 5 Safety Precautions 7 Pre-Start Preperation/Assembly 8 Operation 9 Detergent Connection 11 Maintenance 13 Trouble Shooting 15 Parts Break Down 17 WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/ OR VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY.
Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty Steele® warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e.
Owner’s Manual Safety Guidelines-Definitions WARNING! Read and understand all safety precautions in this manual before operating. Failure to comply with instructions in this manual could result in personal injury, property damage, and / or voiding of your warranty. Steele® will not be liable for any damage because of failure to follow these instructions. SAFETY SYMBOLS The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Follow listed instructions to ensure your safety.
Owner’s Manual General Precautions PRESSURE WASHER The following safety precautions apply whenever using, storing, or servicing your pressure washer to reduce the possibility of personal injury. Overlooking or ignoring these precautions can lead to personal injury or product damage. • Read this manual carefully. Know your equipment. Consider applications, potential hazards and limitations for your unit. • This equipment is designed for specific applications.
Owner’s Manual General Precautions • Keep the pressure washer clean and free of oil, mud and other foreign matter. • Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that may be caught in the engine. • Never direct spray at people or animals. • Never allow children to operate pressure washer at any time. • Use both hands to control the wand. • Do not touch the nozzle or water spray while operating. • Wear safety goggles while operating. • Only approved hoses and nozzles should be used.
Owner’s Manual General Precautions • Do not touch hot muffler. • Service, operate and refuel under the following conditions: a. Good ventilation b. Refuel the pressure washer in a well lit area. c. Avoid fuel spills and never refuel while the pressure washer is running. d. Avoid any ignition source when refueling. e. Use lead free fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. • Do not smoke near pressure washer. • Do not operate under 40º fahrenheit.
Owner’s Manual Pre-Start Preperation/Assembly BEFORE OPERATION NOTE: The engine and pump on your pressure washer will often have improved performance after a break-in period of several hours. PRE-START PREPERATION Before starting the pressure washer, check for loose or missing parts and for any damage which may have occured during shipping. ASSEMBLY & START-UP Hose & Gun Assembly NOTE: Align threaded connections carefully to prevent damaging threads during assembly.
Owner’s Manual Operation OPERATING CONNECTIONS High Pressure Hose • Attach the high pressure hose to the pressure washer by pulling back on the collar of the quick-connect coupling on the hose and pushing it over the coupling half on the pressure washer outlet. NOTE: Do not use pressure hose from another manufacturer. WATER CONNECTION Before connecting the garden hose to your pressure washer, run water through the garden hose (not supplied) to flush out any foreign matter.
Owner’s Manual Operation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start-up Procedure 1. Make sure water supply is connected and turned on. 2. Release gun safety if locked. 3. To allow air to escape from the hose, squeeze trigger on the gun until there is a steady flow of water coming out from the nozzle. Starting Engine 1. Check oil and gas. 2. Connect hose and turn on water. 3. Squeeze trigger. 4. Make sure the pressure washer is on the ON position (illustration 1). 5. Set the fuel valve to open (illustration 2). 6.
Owner’s Manual Detergent Connection CAUTION! This pressure washer is intended for use only with liquid car wash detergents, developed specifically for pressure washers and with mild soaps. Only use chemicals compatible with the aluminum and brass parts. Powdered soaps may clog the injection system. Always use chemicals according to the manufacturers directions. We assume no responsiblity for any damages caused by chemicals injected through this pressure washer. 1.
Owner’s Manual Detergent Connection/Usage OPERATION Avoid working on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight to minimize the chances of the chemical damaging painted surfaces. Damage may occur to painted surfaces if the chemical is allowed to dry on the surface. Hold the nozzle far enough away from surface to prevent damage to the surface. 2. Allow chemical to remain on the surface for a short time before rinsing. 3. Rinse with clean water under high pressure.
Owner’s Manual Maintenance MAINTENANCE 2. Clear the nozzle with a small rigid piece of wire such as a paper clip. 3. Flush the nozzle backwards with water. 4. Reconnect the wand to the gun. Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the spray gun. If the nozzle is still plugged or partially plugged, repeat above instructions 1-4. If the previous procedure does not clear the nozzle, replace with a new nozzle.
Owner’s Manual Maintenance Another method of reducing risks of freeze damage is to drain your pressure washer as follows: 1. Stop the pressure washer and detach supply hose and high pressure hose. Squeeze the trigger of the discharge gun to drain all water from the wand and hose. 2. Restart the pressure washer and let it run briefly about 5 seconds) until water no longer discharges from the high pressure outlet.
Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting • Engine wil not start or stops while operating.
Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting • Water in crankcase High humidity Worn seals Change oil more frequently Change the oil seals • Noisy operation Worn bearings Air mixed with water Change the bearings Check inlet lines for restrictions and / or proper sizing • Rough / pulsating, operating with pressure drop Inlet restriction Check system for stoppages, air leaks, correctly sized inlet plumbing to pump Check unloader for proper operation Check inlet lines for restrictions and or proper sizing Unloader Ai
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Owner’s Manual Parts Break Down 2 18
